Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) Carrier Enforcement Sergeant Matt Ramsey has claimed first place honors for the second year in a row at the Nebraska Inspector Championships. NSP Investigator Kris Hunzeker took second place in the competition that was held in conjunction with the Nebraska Truck Driving Championships in Grand Island this weekend.

Sgt. Ramsey is a 24-year veteran of NSP, stationed in the Omaha Metro. Investigator Hunzeker is a 22-year NSP veteran, stationed in Lincoln. Both serve in the Carrier Enforcement Division of the Nebraska State Patrol. Hunzeker has previously won the competition three times.

During the competition, each participant goes through a table-top exercise, various hands-on inspections, and a personal interview. Carrier Enforcement commanders also assist with the truck driving competition.

Sgt. Ramsey will now represent Nebraska at the North American Inspector Championships (NAIC) in Minneapolis, Minnesota in August. During the NAIC, inspectors from across North America are tested in a series of timed events, in which they demonstrate their knowledge of the North American Standard Inspection Program.

In addition to the competition, each inspector receives training on the latest safety information, technology, standards, and inspection procedures. The NAIC is held in conjunction with the American Trucking Association National Truck Driving Championships.

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